1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible

Registration No: FKJ 98C
Chassis No: 1946755109826
MOT: Exempt

• Finished in Green matched to a Tan interior and hood
• Fitted with 5-speed gearbox and c.40,600 recorded miles
• Current ownership since 2006 and first registered in the UK in 1979

Growing up from its first foray as an anemic six-cylinder roadster in 1953, the Corvette matured fast, gaining V8 power in 1955 and packing more muscle (such as a fuel-injected 283ci V8 in 1957), options and ornate styling cues with every year. Arguably the most iconic Corvette, the `Sting Ray' (or C2) variant was introduced for the 1963 model year. Heavily influenced by GM Design Chief Bill Mitchell's XP-87 `Sting Ray' racer not to mention Chevrolet's striking XP-720 fastback prototype, the newcomer's styling was primarily credited to Larry Shinoda. A clean sheet design, the C2's ladder-frame chassis sat on an 8ft 2in wheelbase and featured five cross members, all-round independent suspension (a Corvette first) and large-diameter drum brakes before disc brakes were introduced for the 1965 model year. Initially powered by a 'small block' 327ci V8, the Sting Ray was later available with 396ci and 427ci 'big block' engines but even the base 327 ci powerplant was rated at 300hp.

Finished in Green, this 1965 C2 Corvette Sting Ray is fitted with an upgraded for the keen drivers' manual 5-speed gearbox. Displaying c.40,600 recorded miles on the odometer this example is being offered from its current 18 years of long-term ownership, since 2006. Indeed, this C2 Corvette has resided in the UK since 1979. Presenting in Green with a complementing Light Tan interior and soft top, it was repainted some 6 years ago. The car is also offered with a hardtop since built at the St Louis, Missouri factory, and that too is painted in Green to match. Benefitting from some mechanical fettling to the brakes in recent years in 2008 the Vette received a new fuel tank and S/S exhaust followed by a new front bumper in 2009. The Sting Ray has been utilised for classic driving tours by the vendor and it is described as 'driving well'. 'FKJ 98C' is offered with its V5C and a collection of invoices.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760